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Le bon morceau

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man sitting at a table cutting into his meal with a knife and fork. His facial expressions are exaggerated, showing wide eyes and a wrinkled forehead. He has short, dark, wavy hair and is dressed in a dark jacket with a white shirt. The table has a white tablecloth and various items on it, including a glass with red liquid, a bottle, and another plate. The man is seated on a wooden chair with a curved back, with a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1836
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
3343 × 4479 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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